Mastixia tetrandra
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Mastixia tetrandra faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it depends on mature forest canopy structures that are eliminated when primary forests are cleared. Palm oil plantations and urban development have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements make recovery difficult in degraded landscapes.
Habitat
Mastixia tetrandra inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests across Southeast Asia, typically occurring in the forest canopy and understory layers. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in lowland and hill forests up to 800 meters elevation, often found along forest edges and in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.
Other threatened species in NYSSACEAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
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